Love Island’s Shaughna Phillips had been one of the stand-out contestants of this series, but she divided fans with her antics on Wednesday night.
The democratic services officer had to think on her feet when new arrival Rebecca Gormley revealed an interest in Shaughna’s partner Callum Jones.
After she’d pulled Callum aside for a chat, in which he reassured her his eggs were solely in her basket, she took steps to nip any further flirting in the bud.
Grabbing Callum’s phone, Shaughna then said she would draft up a speech for him to give to Rebecca to reject her advances. Explaining her reasons, she said in the Beach Hut: “I want her to literally forget Callum exists.” P.S. GET BACK! 😂 #LoveIslandpic.twitter.com/b19M4r17JI—
Love Island (@LoveIsland) January 23, 2020Callum then read out the message Shaughna had composed, which said: “So basically, I feel like when I spoke to you earlier, I told you I was happy with Shaughna but I think I need to elaborate on it.
“I’m closed off from getting to know anyone else, because all my eggs are in Shaughna’s basket. And the basket is locked safe – so locked, it’s laughable.
“Thanks for the time and have a smashing day... PS. Get back!”
Some viewers found Shaughna’s message hilarious...Shaughna is a legend 😹 no beating round the bush for Callum #LoveIslandpic.twitter.com/jfhP7bxIkK— JayJay (@JayyJayy944) January 22, 2020Shaughna is moving a bit mad but I fully love her #LoveIsIand— becca (@beccahawkinssx) January 23, 2020Actual gonna use Shaughna and Callums "Get Back" line too much in day to day life now. Fantastic 🥳 #LoveIsland— Phoebe (@phoebe_dunnex) January 23, 2020Shaughna is actual jokes howling at her writing out the speech for him why is that me hahahahaha— paulette campbell (@paulettecampb_) January 23, 2020Nah, Shaughna actually writing a full on press release for Callum!!! Babe RELASSSSSSSSSSS #LoveIsland— Clara Amfo (mute me during Love Island season) (@claraamfo) January 23, 2020Shaughna drafting what she wants Callum to say to Rebecca is hilarious 😂 I stan my bossy sis.#LoveIsland— Blair. (@beestuckey) January 22, 2020Shaughna and Callum writing this text I’m screaming #LoveIsland— kori Ⓥ (@lemonadekori) January 23, 2020Shaughna is actual jokes howling at her writing out the speech for him why is that me hahahahaha— paulette campbell (@paulettecampb_) January 23, 2020Others did not think Shaughna and Callum are right for one another...Shaughna is not playing FR FR. Still think she deserves so much better. Someone as mature as her because he definitely doesn’t match her maturity level. https://t.co/YZKckKGYIS— Zamzoya (@zamzoya) January 23, 2020I really like Shaughna but how can she not see that her efforts are futile in this?? Her and Callum will not work on the outside she is wasting her time #loveisland— Vickie Bailey (@Vickieee_) January 23, 2020as much as i love Shaughna, i think she should’ve left him be to see what really happens. I garauntee he would’ve carried on, as upset as she’d be... little does she know the public have her back🤧 we stand Shaughna💗— Rosina (@rosinafrancesx) January 23, 2020OK but Callum's affection is fickle and why would Shaughna put herself through this again. Dump the guy. #LoveIslandUK— what's in a name🥀 (@AMisfitsDiary) January 23, 2020Others said Shaughna’s behaviour displayed warning signs...Serious red flags on Shaughna’s manipulative behaviour 😳 #LoveIsland— youmeanerr (@jaminadrm) January 22, 2020Shaughna writing what Callum should say. TOXIC AND CONTROLLING #LOVEISLAND— KING CLOWN (@KING_MMBJ) January 22, 2020Love Shaughna for her one-liners&hilarious beach hut comments but starting to worry about her😟understand she likes Callum the most but every1 has the right to talk to other people and she’s obviously rather insecure when that happens so needs constant reassurance🤔 #LoveIsland— Alice Pennington (@AliceP104) January 23, 2020Shaughna manipulating Callum. She’s controlling him. Toxic. #LoveIsIand— Uncle Fred (@Friddy007) January 22, 2020Shaughna’s behaviour is toxic and it’s an instant red flag. 🥴 #LoveIsIandpic.twitter.com/ERRDB8HSty— Devon May Vowles (@devonvowlesx) January 22, 2020Shaughna is tooo toxic n insecure it’s been 2 weeks let the guy live...moving like Callum’s owned by her #LoveIsIand— Yahz (@yahz__) January 22, 2020Whatever viewers’ thoughts, Shaughna’s actions had the desired effect, as Callum soon told Rebecca he was no longer keen on pursuing anything with her.
Rebecca then moved her attentions on to Finley Tapp, before locking lips with Connagh Howard at the end of the episode.
But with a recoupling looming and two new boys on their way to the villa (not to mention the fact host Laura Whitmore is currently in
South Africa ready to make a surprise appearance), who knows what’s set to happen in the coming days.
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